From playing for various high school and universities as an amateur basketball player to being selected by various teams in his professional basketball career, Terrence Romeo has gone a long way proving his skills on the basketball court that earned him his ticket to playing for the Philippines including leading the Manila West to be hailed as champions of the 2014 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manila Masters and joining Gilas Pilipinas in 2015 which competed in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship.
And now, Terrence is opening his doors to more opportunities outside the basketball court.
June 1, 2025, Terrence signed as the first Filipino brand ambassador of online casino ABCVIP. ABCVIP is not just an online casino — it is a platform built with purpose and passion for the Filipino player. ABCVIP is a global group of companies launching in the Philippines, with plans to introduce various online casino brands, including ABC8, J8, and PH8, as well as additional brands this year. It’s 100% legal and licensed from PAGCOR and Malta Gaming and promotes fun, fair, and responsible gaming.
What made Terrence say yes to ABCVIP?
“Unang una, ‘yung main goal ng ABCVIP is makapag-inspire ng mga kabataan, makatulong, tapos magkaroon ng maraming charities. Ako, personally, gusto ko maging part ng ganung programa kaya ‘yun ang nagpapayag sa akin,” Terrence answers.
Any plans with ABCVIP and join some of their outreach programs?
“Yes. Actually, nagsimula kami kahapon. Nagpakain kami sa homeboys, nagpakain kami ng mga bata. Magandang start para sa ABCVIP family and gusto namin ituloy ‘yun. Excited ako sa mga days na ‘yun,” Terrence continues.
For the executives, why did they chose Terrence as their first brand ambassador?
“Si Mr. Terrence ang na-consider namin kasi kilala naman ng lahat na isa siyang icon sa Pilipinas sa larangan ng basketball. I remember he’s a Commissioner’s Cup MVP. With that, he will inspire the youth and the community of sports dito sa Pilipinas. With his humble beginnings, makakatulong siya to inspire the people, mga kabataan and also mga matatanda, that’s why we chose him to be part of the ABCVIP campaign,” shares Centro Media and PR partner representative Mr. Christopher Prado.
What’s Terrence message to the youth?
“Unang una, ang message ko sa kanila is ‘wag silang makakalimot mag-pray. Kailangan lagi silang focused, lalo na kung gusto nilang maging basketball player, kailangan silang focused sa page-ensayo nila, sa disiplina. Tapos, hindi mawawala diyan, siyempre ‘yung tiwala sa sarili. Kahit saang bagay, kapag may tiwala ka sa sarili mo, I’m sure mararating mo ang pangarap mo,” Terrence shares.
Some celebrities have been criticized for promoting online gambling. What’s his take?
“For me, siguro kailangan unang una ng discipline. Kapag meron tayong discipline sa lahat ng bagay, so kapag nag-online gaming sila, make sure na nandoon ang disiplina habang ginagawa nila ‘yun and hindi naaapektuhan ‘yung buong livelihood nila,” Terrence says.
Terrence shares on an Instagram post, “Officially part of the ABCVIP family!
Grateful to be chosen as the newest brand ambassador of the ABCVIP product ecosystem. Excited for all the projects ahead, especially the chance to do meaningful charity work with the team.
Let’s go, ABCVIP!”
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